The Rose To Life

 

Our Teens & Tots:

 

H2 Blockers, a non-prescription drug used for acid reflex in preemies, "may" cause necrotizing enterocolities (intestine dies), and in severe cases, death. 

 

H2 blockers stops production of stomach acid, which protects intestines from necrosis.  H2 blockers are famotidine, cimetidine, ranitidine and  nizotidine.

 

To be continued in our next issue . . .

 

 

 

 

MEETINGS

 

Staten Island Monthly Support Group - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Every 2nd Monday of the Month in the Main Conf. Room

Staten Island University Hospital (North), 475 Seaview Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305  

 

 

Brooklyn Outreach Quarterly Meeting - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Every 3rd Monday in  March, June, September & December

Lutheran Medical Center, 3 E. Conf. Room 3-08, 150 55th St., Brooklyn, NY 11220  

 

   

Note: Meetings Closed January and February 

 

From the Secretary's Desk

 

Staten Island Meeting on 12/10/07 - After welcoming everyone, Brenda spoke about the Holiday Dinner.  All were wished Happy Holidays.  Dr. Christopher Napoli, a Nutrionist, spoke about “Holistic & Healthy Cooking.”  Many years before, the main staples were what nature provided and high cholesterol didn’t exist.  He also told of 3 or 4 countries, in their remote regions today, that don’t have any type of cancers and live beyond 100 years old because of their healthy and nutritious diet.  Dr. Napoli then proceeded on mentioning some healthy, simple recipes.  This triggered memories of similar recipes that “Mom” made when they were young.  We never approached this topic before.  It was interesting and gave way to a relaxed, enjoyable evening.

 

Brooklyn Meeting on 12/27/07 – After the welcoming, Brenda gave a Holiday Dinner update.  Tina Nardi, from Byram Healthcare, showed a video on ‘Many Pieces Make The Right Fit.”  It was such an informative evening, enjoyed by all, that Tina was invited to attend Staten Island with the same presentation.  She accepted to come May 12th.

 

* * * Brooklyn Medical Speakers Are Needed * * *

If you know someone who would be interested, please contact Terry at TTALESSI@aol.com 

Medicine's Effectiveness

 

1.  Uncoated Tablets:  Dissolves in stomach.  Dissolving time varies in different products.

 

2. Time-Release Tablets:  Takes 8 to 12 hours.  To be avoided by ileostomates, wet colostomates and those with short bowel syndrome.

 

3.  Gelatin Capsules:  Less efficient than liquid.  To be avoided by ostomate with short bowel syndrome.

 

4.  Enteric Coated Tablets:  Dissolving is delayed.  Ineffective in colostomates and to be avoided by ileostomates and those with short bowel syndrome.

 

5.  Pain Meds causes constipation.

 

6.  Potassium wasting diuretics to be avoided by ileostomates.

 

7.  Antibiotics may cause diarrhea and may not be well absorbed.